The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship represents Babson’s bold commitment to integrating technological advancements with entrepreneurial education. It is part of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, which is grounded in values-based leadership and enhances Babson’s entrepreneurial mindset beyond the classroom, equipping learners to grow as entrepreneurial leaders across industries and stages of life.
Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program offers hands-on AI, data science, and technology courses for high school students, covering topics like machine learning, vibe coding, algorithms, and tech-enabled entrepreneurship. Through project-based learning, students build real-world skills in AI, innovation, and digital product development while exploring how technology shapes business and society.
The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship represents Babson’s bold commitment to integrating technological advancements with entrepreneurial education. Through AI and data-driven innovation, Babson prepares students to transform industries. The Institute improves tech literacy across the student body, faculty, staff, and supports tech-enabled lifelong learning for alumni and executive education participants. It also serves as a think tank exploring technology entrepreneurship, new societal developments, and risk reduction strategies.
This experiential program that brings together students, faculty, and administrative leaders to design and implement innovative solutions to real institutional challenges.
Through project-based work, fellows collaborate with campus partners to develop and apply emerging technologies - including artificial intelligence - to improve operations, enhance the student experience, and advance Babson’s entrepreneurial mission.
The fellowship emphasizes hands-on learning, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of practical skills in problem-solving, technology, and innovation. Participants present their work to senior leadership and contribute to initiatives that extend beyond the duration of the program.
The C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship has been made possible by a generous gift from C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68, a renowned entrepreneur known for reviving iconic consumer brands. Metropoulos’ vision for the Institute centers on preparing future leaders to harness the power of technology and AI in entrepreneurial ventures while addressing global challenges like sustainability and inequality. His passion for innovation and responsible leadership will guide the Institute’s mission to explore the role of technology in shaping industries, improving lives, and solving critical issues facing society today.
“I am very proud to be part of Babson’s exciting new initiatives in this incredible frontier of technology and AI. The past century has ushered in unprecedented scientific discoveries and innovation impacting humanity and our planet. It is very clear that these technologies are accelerating at a speed never before experienced.”
– C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68
